Postcode district
EPC ratings in BL5
BL5 in Bolton has 8,855 properties with EPC certificates. The average rating is D, matching the Bolton average. Browse sectors below or search for a specific address to view detailed property data. The area is predominantly house (77%). The most frequently recommended improvement is solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp.
EPC distribution
Percentage of properties in each EPC band across BL5.
Property type mix
Distribution of property types (houses, flats, bungalows) within BL5.
In BL5, the most common EPC-rated properties are house (around 77%) and flat (around 12%). This mix shapes how easy it is for local homes to improve their EPC ratings.
Top recommendations
Improvements most often recommended in this district.
- 1
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp
9231 occurrences · Code M
- 2
Solar water heating
8045 occurrences · Code L
- 3
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
6123 occurrences · Code H
- 4
Floor insulation (solid floor)
2985 occurrences · Code E
- 5
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler
2732 occurrences · Code J
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